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When the taxi driver offered Billy-Bob and Glenda a 50-year lease on Akbar's Gate, they concluded his right to lease may be backed by questionable provenance . . .
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It had been billed as a free tour of a Belize Mayan ruin, Altun Ha, but quickly disintegrated into a pitch for a "time share of historical signicance," although camping or overnight stays were not permitted . . .
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When the snake charmer at the entrance to the park--who also claimed to be a real estate agent--offered to sell Tommy and Ruthie the cool stone building, they were dubious about whether he really had a listing . . .
The Arc
When Tommy, a Texas cowboy, won a trip to Paris from the Louisiana casino, he was a little overwhelmed. When the taxi driver tried to sell him the Arc, he declined–no place to put the horses . . .
Possible Real Estate Scam
When the taxi driver offered to sell Jimmy and Sue Ida from Arkansas the Arc, Jim declined; a similar transaction for the Brooklyn Bridge hadn’t ended well . . .
Speculative Real Estate
When John bought a lot on the moon on CraigsList, he knew it was somewhat speculative–his wife called him “stupid” and suggested he move there as soon as the divorce was final.